# Farrow and Ball Yard Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-yard-blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-yard-blue)

Farrow and Ball Yard Blue G12 is a muted mid-tone blue with a noticeable grey cast and a lightly green-leaning edge. Its softened saturation keeps it from reading overly bright, making it a practical choice for larger wall areas in studies, bedrooms, or bathrooms. In strong daylight, the blue becomes clearer and fresher, while lower or warmer light brings out its quieter, slightly weathered character. Pair Yard Blue with chalky off-whites, pale stone, warm oak, or brushed brass for contrast that does not feel sharp. It also has enough depth for painted cabinetry, interior doors, or exterior trim where a calm blue is wanted without a navy-level weight.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Farrow and Ball
- **Color name:** Yard Blue
- **Color code:** G12
- **HEX:** #658fa3
- **RGB:** 101, 143, 163
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 199° Saturation: 38.04% Value: 63.92%
- **HSL:** hsl(199, 25.2, 51.76)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 38.04 Magenta: 12.27 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 36.08
- **YIQ:** Y: 132.722 I: -31.455 Q: -2.661
- **XYZ:** X: 21.797 Y: 25.055 Z: 38.328
- **CIE Lab:** L:57.129 a:-9.16 b:-15.131
- **CIE Luv:** L:57.129 u:-20.607 v:-21.121
- **Decimal:** 6655907
- **Hunter Lab:** 50.055, -9.864, -10.361

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Farrow and Ball Chinese Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-chinese-blue)
- [RAL Classic Pastel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-blue-ral-5024)
- [Dulux Stonewashed Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/stonewashed-blue)
- [Little Greene Tivoli](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-tivoli-206)
- [Little Greene Blue Verditer](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-blue-verditer-104)
- [Dulux Liberty Blue 2](https://plan-home.com/color/liberty-blue-2)
- [Little Greene Air Force Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-air-force-blue-260)
- [Dulux Amazon Beat 3](https://plan-home.com/color/amazon-beat-3)
- [Farrow and Ball Belvedere Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-belvedere-blue)
- [Farrow and Ball Stone Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-stone-blue-86)
- [Dulux Pebble Drift 2](https://plan-home.com/color/pebble-drift-2)
- [Dulux Winter Teal 2](https://plan-home.com/color/winter-teal-2)
- [Dulux Celestial Blue 5](https://plan-home.com/color/celestial-blue-5)
- [Jotun Blue Whale](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-whale-5517)
- [Dulux Niagara Blues 2](https://plan-home.com/color/niagara-blues-2)
- [Dulux Vast Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/vast-lake)
- [Dulux Atlantic Surf 3](https://plan-home.com/color/atlantic-surf-3)
- [Farrow and Ball Selvedge](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-selvedge-306)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Chinese Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-chinese-blue)
- [Farrow and Ball Bay Area Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-bay-area-blue)
- [Farrow and Ball Belvedere Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-belvedere-blue)

## Complementary colors
- [Farrow and Ball Chemise](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-chemise)
- [Farrow and Ball Stirabout](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-stirabout-300)
- [Farrow and Ball Dimity](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-dimity-2008)
- [Farrow and Ball Calamine](https://plan-home.com/color/calamine-230)
- [Farrow and Ball Elephant's Breath](https://plan-home.com/color/elephants-breath)
- [Farrow and Ball Mahogany](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-mahogany)
- [Farrow and Ball Charleston Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-charleston-gray-243)

Official product page: https://www.farrow-ball.com/us/paint/yard-blue

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.